Black Womaning in Corporate America™

Nicole S. Palmer continues her conversation with Crystle Johnson, founder of Kinory® and creator of Underbelonging: the hidden experience of being included in corporate spaces without ever feeling fully seen. Crystle defines Underbelonging and explains why so many Black women spend their careers shrinking themselves, overperforming, and carefully calibrating how they show up at work. Together, Nic...

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It happens one compromise, one expectation, and one “I’ll just push through” at a time. In this episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America®, founder of Kinory® Crystle Johnson joins host Nicole S. Palmer for an unfiltered conversation about burnout, belonging, and the moment she realized her job was something she did—not who she was. From corporate leadership...

Dr. Chelsey Green on Leading The GRAMMYs, Finding Your Voice & Protecting Creators What does it mean to find your voice—and trust it enough to use it? In this powerful Black Music Month conversation, Nicole S. Palmer sits down with Dr. Chelsey Green: artist, educator, advocate, and the first Black woman and youngest person ever elected Chair of the Recording Academy® (The GRAMMYs®). From her e...

Travel as Self-Care: Dr. Lisa Pittman on Boundaries, Burnout Prevention & Black Women’s Wellbeing Host Nicole S. Palmer welcomes Dr. Lisa Pittman, a licensed psychologist and certified travel coach based in the DC metro area, to discuss travel as an intentional form of self-care for Black professional women. Dr. Pittman shares her background, including living in Singapore, visiting all 50 states,...

When Delays Become Data In this episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America, host Nicole S. Palmer continues April’s focus on burnout and self-regulation by revisiting a past “story time” that reveals burnout patterns through chronic unresponsiveness.

Host Nicole S. Palmer shares a short 2026 reset for Black women navigating corporate life, starting with a firm “nope, not today” to resolutions, people-pleasing, shrinking, and contorting to be palatable. She discusses the exhaustion of always being “on,” code-switching, and conforming to workplace norms. Clip Credit: @LyneeMonae (on YT and TikTok)

In this episode Black Womaning in Corporate America™, host Nicole S. Palmer and guest Lauren Dike, CEO of Harmon Inclusive Wellbeing, discuss burnout, self-regulation, and nervous system safety.

Nicole S. Palmer welcomes returning guest Zara Northover—2008 Olympian, TEDx speaker, and founder of Moving in Faith™—who shares an update on her ongoing race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit involving Rocket Mortgage. Zara explains why she refused to sign an NDA, the alleged retaliatory actions she experienced after raising concerns about Black hiring and lending disparities, and how her ca...

A Year in Review: Celebrating One Year of Black Womaning in Corporate AmericaIn this special anniversary episode of 'Black Womaning in Corporate America,' host Nicole S. Palmer, CEO of Delnic Media, celebrates the podcast's first year. Nicole reflects on the journey, including milestones and challenges, and takes the time to recognize Jewel Ham, the creative mind behind Spotify Wrapped...

Welcome to another powerful episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with your host Nicole S. Palmer! In this episode, Nicole sits down with the phenomenal Röbynn Europe, who shares her landmark workplace discrimination case against Equinox. Röbynn, a veteran in corporate fitness, discusses the systemic racism and harassment she faced, the $11.25 million judgment in her favor, and the broad...

Navigating the Workplace as a Black Woman: Authenticity, Challenges, and Community In this episode of the Black Woman in Corporate America Podcast, host Nicole S. Palmer dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the workplace as a Black woman. Joined by Mercedes Swan, Career Love Coach and founder of the Career Love Community, this discussion is both insightful and unfiltered. They...

Welcome to another episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with your host, Nicole S. Palmer! Today, we're delighted to welcome the multi-talented Tanya Wright, an accomplished actress, award-winning writer, and dedicated advocate for children's literacy. In this episode, Tanya shares her fascinating journey from Hollywood to Harvard, where she has channeled her creativity into writ...

In this compelling episode, Zara Northover shares her courageous journey of standing up against retaliation and discrimination at Rocket Mortgage. As a former President's Club mortgage banker and a prominent face within the company, Zara faced severe backlash for advocating for protected classes and calling out discriminatory practices. Her story unfolds as she self-represents at the Michigan...

Exploring the Hidden History: Women of Color in Corporate America with Qiana MestrichIn this episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with your host Nicole S. Palmer, we dive deep into the experiences and untold stories of women of color in corporate environments through a conversation with interdisciplinary Artist Qiana Mestrich. Qiana shares insights about her exhibit "The Reinforcem...

Join me, Nicole S. Palmer, and special guest Tish Baldez as we delve into the essential mindset shifts and opportunities for growth specific to Black women navigating the corporate environment. Tish shares her inspiring journey and practical advice on leveraging your unique strengths to distinguish yourself in your career. This episode is packed with valuable insights on how to turn obstacles into...

Welcome to a special edition of Black Womaning in Corporate America with our very special guest Zara Northover, 2008 Olympian and founder of Moving in Faith. Today we're discussing her current case against Rocket Mortgage and what she experienced during her time there. To learn more and to contact Zara, please reach on TikTok, @movinginfaith; Instagram, @zaranorthover, and for media inquiries,...

In this episode, I'm joined by the international bestselling author and global toxic workplace consultant, Jacquie Abram ( @jacquieabram ). Together, we discuss Jackie's profound experiences and her books on navigating toxic workplaces, particularly focusing on her latest gem, 'Surviving in a Toxic Workplace.' Jackie shares critical insights, warning signs, and actionable strategie...

Welcome to Episode 21 of Black Womaning in Corporate America with your host, Nicole S. Palmer, and special guest, Mercedes Swan, the Career Love Coach. This episode dives deep into practical steps and mindset shifts necessary for Black women looking to transition from a 9-to-5 job to full-time entrepreneurship. Nicole and Mercedes share actionable advice, personal anecdotes, and the importance of...

Welcome to another episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with your host, Nicole S. Palmer. In this episode, I discuss the important distinction between hustle culture and dream building, especially for overachieving Black women. I share my own experiences of balancing a 9-to-5 job while building my dream outside those hours, and why it's crucial to not equate hustle culture with the...

In this episode of 'Black Woman in Corporate America,' I share some exciting updates about the podcast going international and our new home on Spotify. I also break down the crucial, unspoken rule about the ever-shifting goalposts that Black women face in corporate spaces. Tune in for real-time examples, personal stories, and actionable tips on how to navigate these challenges while maintaining yo...

In this episode, I sit down with Crystal Jones, a career coach and communication strategist, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing success with confidence. Crystal offers practical tools to help you recognize your value, build authentic communication skills, and silence your inner critic. Tune in for transformative insights and follow Crystal on her platforms for...

Welcome back to another episode of Black Women in Corporate America with your host, Nicole S. Palmer. In this episode, I dive into some essential housekeeping items, exciting updates about my upcoming book 'Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™, and the various ways you can get a copy for free! Then we turn the spotlight on Bozoma Saint John, her remarkable achievements,...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic hot off the press: why more Black women are choosing remote work to protect their peace and escape the racism and microaggressions so often found in office culture. Inspired by a Business Insider article on this very trend, we break down the concept I’m calling “Remotely Retreating.” I also share real-world strategies and tips to help you transition...

Welcome back to another episode of Black Women in Corporate America. This week, I'm on camera (you'll have to go to YouTube to see my mug)! This week it's all about the vital importance of staying consistent in our professional lives, and updates on my upcoming paperback, 'Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™, dropping this June. Plus, I'm sharing excitin...

In this episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America ™ , I share an exhilarating weekend that included my first article feature in Writer's Digest, getting picked up by Yahoo! Life, and ranking on Google! I talk about the importance of believing and betting on yourself, overcoming fear, and achieving dreams regardless of age. Plus, learn about my new projects, including serialized stories an...